Celebrating Cyber Security Business of the Year

We are really proud to share that Sapphire has been named Cyber Security Business of the Year at the My Local Awards. Winning this in our 30th anniversary year makes it even more special, and it is something the whole team is incredibly proud of.

At Sapphire, we help organisations protect what matters most. As an award-winning UK cyber security consultancy with offices in Glasgow and Newcastle, we deliver managed cyber security services, cyber security consulting, threat detection services, cyber security monitoring, 24/7 Managed Detection and Response (MDR), and IT and OT security solutions. Our services help organisations reduce risk, improve cyber resilience, accelerate threat response, and strengthen security in an increasingly complex threat landscape across Scotland and the wider United Kingdom.

We were founded in 1996 with a simple goal: to provide trusted, expert support and build long-term partnerships that stand the test of time. That focus is still at the heart of everything we do today.

We have been part of the North East community for 30 years, which makes this recognition even more meaningful. With our office in Newcastle, alongside our presence in Glasgow and across the UK, we are proud to stay close to our customers and continue supporting regional growth.

Over the years, we have grown alongside our customers. We have expanded our services and built a 24/7/365 UK-based Security Operations Centre (SOC) in Scotland, delivering managed cyber security services, continuous threat monitoring, threat prioritisation, advanced threat detection, and rapid incident response around the clock.

Whether organisations are looking for Managed Detection and Response (MDR), cyber security consulting aligned to business goals, customised cyber security solutions, or expert support with cyber resilience, our teams in Glasgow and Newcastle support businesses of all sizes across Scotland and the UK. Our specialists help organisations improve their security posture, prioritise cyber risks, strengthen threat detection capabilities, and respond to incidents faster through expert-led cyber security services.

Of course, it has not been without challenges. The cyber threat landscape never stands still, and neither can we. We have continued to evolve by investing in innovation, automation, and threat intelligence, while also developing talent from within. In an industry where skills are in high demand, growing and supporting our own people has been key.

Being part of our local community also matters a lot to us. We work closely with local organisations and support initiatives such as CyberFirst, apprenticeships, and internships. We are also proud to host the National Information Security Conference (NISC), bringing people together to share knowledge and strengthen the wider cyber community.

When we heard we had won, we were absolutely delighted. It is a brilliant recognition of the effort and dedication of our team, and even more rewarding knowing it was voted for by our customers. That level of trust means everything to us.

This award reflects the relationships we have built and the role we play in helping organisations stay secure. It is a shared success, and we would like to say a big thank you to our team, our customers, our partners, and our investors for their continued support.

As we look ahead, we are excited about what comes next. We will continue to invest in our services, strengthen our IT and OT capabilities, and support more organisations across the UK. As a trusted cyber security consultancy and managed security services provider, we remain focused on helping organisations reduce risk, improve cyber resilience, respond to cyber threats faster, and stay ahead of an evolving threat landscape.

Most importantly, we will continue to focus on what matters most: supporting our customers and helping them stay secure and resilient. Today, organisations across the UK trust Sapphire for cyber security consulting, managed detection and response, cyber security monitoring, threat detection services, and customised cyber security solutions. Our focus remains the same as it was 30 years ago: helping organisations reduce risk, respond to cyber threats faster, and build long-term cyber resilience.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey so far.